CIVIC CHAMPION
The Honorable Marjorie Turnbull, ’62
This award is given to alumni in public service who have had a profound impact on the local, national, and/or international stage through their personal dedication and professional perseverance.
FACULTY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Professor Mark Rush, Department of Economics
Professor Laura Guyer, Center for Gender, Sexualities and Women’s Studies Research
The Faculty Achievement Award recognizes faculty members/advisors who demonstrate distinguished achievement in both teaching and scholarly activity. Those recognized serve as models of long-standing excellence.
HORIZON AWARD
Syed Balkhi, ’11
The Horizon Award recognizes the professional accomplishments or service to the university by those who have graduated within the last decade. Both undergraduate and graduate students from the last ten years are eligible for this award.
LASTING LEGACY AWARD
Herb Yardley, ’55
Catherine Yardley, ’56
This award is presented to an alumna/alumnus/friend with exemplary achievements over the span of a lifetime. This award recognizes those who have had extraordinary success in the following areas: professional achievement, community involvement, advancement of the college’s mission, giving back of time, effort, and/or capital, and encouraging and inspiring future leaders.
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES PARTNER
Disney Conservation Fund
The Liberal Arts and Sciences Partner Award recognizes organizations that have a significant impact on the college and/or on the lives of alumni and students by assisting in the advancement, growth, and/or development of the liberal arts and sciences.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Tom Elligett, ’75
This award recognizes alumni and friends of the college who have provided both financial support and advocacy for the college over a consecutive and extended period of time.
OUTSTANDING ALUMNA
Rhonda Holt, ’86
This award honors an alumna or alumnus who has made significant contributions to their field while exemplifying the breadth and depth of a liberal arts and sciences degree.
STUDENT EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Emma Leone, ’19, Linguistics and Psychology
Daniel Ally, ’19, Physics and Mathematics
Sujaya Rajguru, ’19, History
The Student Excellence Award recognizes students who embody and embrace the spirit and mission of a liberal arts and sciences education, who excel in and out of the classroom, and who both aspire beyond their reach and inspire those in their reach.
SUPERIOR STAFF AWARD
Marissa Gates, CLAS Research Office
The Superior Staff Award recognizes those who contribute outstanding, sustained and meritorious service, efficiency and/or economy, or enhanced quality of life to students, faculty, and staff.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Linda Wells, ’61
The Volunteer of the Year Award honors an individual who has rendered outstanding voluntary service, loyalty, and support to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and alumni in their local region or area of affinity. This individual works on behalf of the college through service in alumni programs, on advisory committees, and in efforts to ensure the welfare of the institution.
